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Deck the Halls a merry success

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The Mount Pleasant - Titus County Chamber of Commerce held their annual Deck the Halls shopping bazaar Friday and Saturday, offering a fun shopping experience. TRIBUNE PHOTOS / MIRANDA OGLESBY.

Crime & Courts

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Arrests There are 125 inmates in jail with 110 males and 15 females. Since Nov.

Deck the Halls

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Patrons at the Deck the Halls bazaar were able to shop ‘til they dropped Friday and Saturday. For more photos, see page 10.

MPHS congressional debaters advance to state

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Mount Pleasant High School Speech and Debate competed in the Regional Congressional Debate tournament at the Region VIII Education Service Center on Thursday, November 11. Competing against other 5A schools in our region, Mount Pleasant High School had a great showing taking 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th places in the competition.

Region D letter takes hard stance on Marvin Nichols Reservoir

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Note: Following the Region D Water Planning Group meeting on November 10, this letter was sent to the Region C water planners in the Dallas area. The letter serves as a shot across the bow from Region D, stating unequivocally their opposition to the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir in our Sulphur River Basin.

Destiny Dimensions

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Do you understand how powerful you are? That’s right! You are very powerful, in fact, you are a force to be reckoned with. Whenever you gave your life to Christ, you became a child of God. As a child of God, you have off the chart power and authority. The problem is a lot of people do not walk in this power and authority. Many children of God do not take the benefits that are freely offered to us. We are to be supernaturally infused in our daily life as the Holy Spirit strengthens us. As we read the Gospels, we see the power that Jesus had. Jesus demonstrated this authority and power from Heaven on the earth. Jesus said “We would do greater works than He did”. You are powerful, my friends.

The nitty gritty about compost

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Soil organic matter is vital to good quality soil. Not only does it offer plants food to grow, but it also aids in water retention. In fact, for every one percent increase in organic matter, the soil will hold 20,000 gallons more water per acre.

MPISD Foundation holds adult spelling bee

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The Mount Pleasant ISD School Foundation held its third adult spelling bee fund raiser event on Saturday, November 6 at the Mount Pleasant Civic Center. The event was catered by Creative Catering and the Mount Pleasant High School Culinary Arts class with culinary arts students serving the guests.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Events will also be published on our website. Submit event notices to: miranda@tribnow.com Nov.